Dicentra formosa (western, wild or Pacific bleeding heart) is a flowering plant with fern-like leaves and an inflorescence of drooping pink, purple, yellow or cream flowers native to the Pacific Coast of North America. Pacific bleeding-heart is a perennial herbaceous plant. Its leaves are three to four times divided and fern-like, growing from a brittle rhizome at the base of the plant. It grows to 18 in (45 cm) tall by 24 in (60 cm) wide.
Dicentra Formosa Care
Dicentra Formosa



What is the plant
How to Care for the Plant

Pruning

No pruning required.

Fertilizer

There's no need to add fertilizer.

Soil

Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive
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Temperature

4-5°С

Container

If you're short on space, consider a smaller species such as Dicentra formosa, which tops out at 6 to 20 inches (15-51 cm.).

Additional

The plant contains the toxic alkaloid protopine and other alkaloids.
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